‘Deer Camp ’86’ movie coming to Ludington Friday

May 28, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The locally produced movie “Deer Camp ’86” is coming to a theater near you! The award winning film, directed, written and produced by Scottville area resident Harold Cronk, will be showing at the AMC Classic Ludington 8 cinema beginning Friday, May 31 with showings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. The super natural…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance named Life Agency of the Year

May 28, 2024

SCOTTVILLE – Frankenmuth Insurance, a super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth has named Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville Life Agency of the Year for 2023. The award recognizes the company’s top-performing agency for life insurance policy production. “Smith & Eddy Insurance went above and beyond in 2023,” said Matt Taylor, vice president of Life Sales. “We are pleased to…

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Love Ludington weekend to take place June 7-9

May 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Pure Ludington Weekend will take place Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 with a variety of events. From live music to outdoor markets, there will be no shortage of activities to keep you entertained all season long. The event schedule includes: Downtown Ludington Farmers Market, Friday, June 7, 2 to 7 p.m., Legacy Plaza Love Ludington…

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Illinois woman arrested for cocaine, heroin possession and shoplifting at Walmart

May 28, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old River Grove, Illinois woman was arrested on charges of retail fraud, cocaine possession and heroin possession after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart Sunday, May 26, around 9:15 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the investigation, the…

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Marine patrol deputies rescue stranded boaters on Lake Michigan

May 28, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County marine patrol deputies rescued a boat that lost power on Lake Michigan two miles from shore Sunday, May 26, shortly after 11:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 23-foot Bayliner was adrift without power and four people aboard two miles from the Ludington State Park, said Sheriff Cole. “The boat was safely towed…

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Woman cited for 9th suspended license offense

May 28, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Montague woman was cited for her ninth driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, May 26, at 1:30 a.m. at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since…

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Man arrested for stealing plants from a yard

May 28, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 68-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy following a 911 call reporting a “suspicious person” call in the 2000 block of West US 10 Saturday, May 25, at 9 p.m.. “It was reported that a male subject was walking around houses knocking on doors and looking in vehicles,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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LPD news, posted May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, May 24, 2024: 9:27 p.m., a 25-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and Lowell Street, City of Ludington. 10:31 p.m., a 36-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by the 79th District Court,…

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Obituary: Mary Agnes Quillan, 87, of Scottville

May 28, 2024

Mary Agnes (Green) Quillan, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born March 25, 1937, in Detroit, to Joseph F Green, Sr. and Florence I. (Lebeck) Green. Her mother, Florence, passed away unexpectedly three months after Mary was born, so she was raised by her aunt and…

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Photo Feature: Memorial Day

May 27, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Custer VFW holds four ceremonies on Memorial Day, beginning the day at Mason County Central High School, then traveling to Riverside Cemetery in Custer Township, then Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil Township and ending with a special ceremony at the Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield memorial on Custer…

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Scottville water boil order lifted; officials to begin investigation

May 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The boil water order for the City of Scottville and Amber Township water customers has been lifted. Water users are being advised to run their faucets for a couple minutes to bleed any air or cloudy water that may still be in the system. Those with an aerator on their faucet should consider cleaning…

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Photo Feature: Fountain Horse Pull

May 26, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 62nd Fountain Horse Pull was held Sunday afternoon with several thousand people in attendance. Here are some images from the popular event.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for…

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Scottville water service repaired; boil water order in place

May 24, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The water main breakage that occurred on US 10-31 has been repaired and water service in the City of Scottville and parts of Amber Township has been returned. However, the water service area is under a boil water order for water that is to be consumed. The breakage occurred when a subcontractor was working in the area along…

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Scottville, Amber without water; MCC to close at 1 p.m.

May 24, 2024

MCC graduation still scheduled for tonight SCOTTVILLE — Water service in the City of Scottville and much of Amber Township has been shut down due to a water main breakage along US 10-31 west of Stiles Road. As a result, water pressure in the city and the township has been reduced to almost minimal. Mason County Central Schools will close…

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Scottville commission interviews interim manager candidates

May 24, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is considering two candidates for the role of interim city manager, to replace Jimmy Newkirk who resigned in April. The commission held a special meeting Thursday evening to interview James “Toby” Van Ess and Clarence Goodlein. Van Ess served as full time elected supervisor/zoning administrator/manager of Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa…

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Cocaine dealer sentenced to 16-40 years in prison

May 24, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 200 months (16 ⅔ years) to 40 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 21. Anthony Earl Green pleaded guilty, June 9, 2020 to one count of delivery/manufacture of 50-450 grams of cocaine, two counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine less than 50…

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Gordon Road construction to begin Tuesday

May 24, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Gordon Road, between US 10-31 and Hansen Road, will be closed beginning Tuesday, May 28 for reconstruction of the road. The work will include complete rebuilding and widening of the road, drainage improvements, adding gravel to the existing road and shoulder improvements. Residents who live in the construction zone will have access to their property. The project…

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Police news, posted May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, May 21, 2024: 2:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 33-year-old Custer man was arrested for assault and battery, 2700 block of East Wilson Road, Custer Township. He was lodged in the Mason County…

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Employment: High School Principal

May 24, 2024

Employment: High School Principal This is a paid posting. Posted until June 5, 2024. 

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Scottville PD report

May 24, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Friday, May 17, 2024: 11:48 a.m., malicious destruction of property, McPhail Field, City of Scottville. 2:28 p.m., assault, 200 block of Fifth Street, City of Scottville. Saturday, May 18, 2024: 2:30 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of North Gay Street City of Scottville. 6:52 p.m., animal complaint, 200 block of…

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Employment: Head Start Classroom Assistant

May 24, 2024

Employment: Head Start Classroom Assistant This is a paid posting. Posted until June 10, 2024. 

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